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ICSE · Class 8 · English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'

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AuthorAuthor BackgroundThemePoetic DevicesImagery
Card 1Author

Who wrote the poem "Failure"?

Answer

The poem "Failure" was written by Amos Russel Wells, an American editor, writer, and academic.

Card 2Author Background

What kinds of works did Amos Russel Wells write?

Answer

Amos Russel Wells wrote fiction, poetry, and devotional literature. He wrote 63 books in all.

Card 3Theme

What is the central idea of the poem "Failure"?

Answer

The poem compares failure to difficult situations in life and encourages a person to overcome them with courage, effort, and hope.

Card 4Poetic Devices

How many different images or metaphors are used for failure in the poem?

Answer

Eight different images or metaphors are used for failure. Each one is followed by a suggestion that shows how to face it and move forward.

Card 5Imagery

What does "Failure is a rocky hill" suggest?

Answer

It suggests that failure can feel steep and difficult, like a hard climb. The line tells a person to keep climbing with strong will and determination.

Card 6Imagery

What does "Failure is a broken bone" mean in the poem?

Answer

It compares failure to an injury that needs care and patience. The line suggests fixing the problem calmly instead of complaining or losing hope.

Card 7Imagery

What does "Failure is a tangled string" represent?

Answer

It represents a confusing problem that must be solved step by step. The line encourages careful thinking to untie the difficulty.

Card 8Imagery

What does "Failure is a river swift" tell the reader to do?

Answer

It compares failure to a fast-moving river. The line suggests acting quickly and steadily, instead of drifting helplessly.

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What are the important topics in Failure for ICSE Class 8 English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'?
Key topics in Failure include About the Poet, Central Idea of the Poem, Stanza-wise Revision, Before You Read: Arunima Sinha. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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